2017 World Clinic Audio | Tool and Toys and Teaching Short Axis Strokes | Steve Haufler
Steve Haufler, a coach, emphasizes the importance of learning and applying new techniques for teaching breaststroke and butterfly swimming. They recommend signing up for a Go Swim membership, reading three books (Developing Swimmers by Michael Brooks, Speed Strokes by Sheila Taramini, and The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle), and practicing specific drills. For breaststroke, they focus on breath control, body position, and kicking techniques, using tools like kickboards and mirrors. For butterfly, they stress proper body position, recovery, and timing, using exercises like the head lead body dolphin and the hand lead body dolphin. They also address correcting scissor kicking by manipulating the hips and using over-correction techniques.